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Amin Guled

Amin Guled – Chief Political and Security Reporter
Covers political, security, and economic developments across North and Latin America. He provides authoritative reporting and insight into current affairs. Based in Washington, D.C.
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US President Donald Trump

Assassination Attempt Probe Follows Trump Security Breach

26/04/2026 - 15:27:24
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – US President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday, April 25, that an armed suspect opened fire and injured a U.S. Secret Service agent after breaching security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner held at the Washington Hilton hotel in the U.S. capital, prompting…
Flags of G7 member states.

G7 Raises Nuclear Concerns Over Russia, China

25/04/2026 - 16:01:20
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New York (Diplomat.so) – The Group of Seven nuclear non-proliferation directors issued a coordinated statement on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in New York expressing concern over Russia and China's expanding nuclear arsenals ahead of a major United Nations treaty review conference.
U.S. forces walk through a military facility as operations continue during the ongoing

Pentagon: 400 U.S. Troops Injured in Iran Operation

23/04/2026 - 11:01:14
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – Pentagon announced Wednesday, April 22, that 400 U.S. service members were injured during Operation "Epic Rage," a coordinated United States and Israel military campaign against Iran, according to updated defense casualty tracking data released through the…
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

US seeks quick Iran reply as ceasefire holds

23/04/2026 - 10:48:25
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The White House said on Wednesday, April 22, that U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking a unified response from Iranian leadership to American proposals aimed at ending ongoing hostilities.
US President Donald Trump

Trump Claims Iran Halted Execution of 8 Women

23/04/2026 - 10:26:45
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, 23 April 2026, that Iranian authorities had reversed planned execution sentences for eight women, claiming the decision followed his direct appeal and was communicated to him ahead of the reported implementation.
Heavily damaged residential buildings lie in ruins after Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip.

UN Warns Gaza Violence at Highest Since Truce

22/04/2026 - 17:09:00
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New York (Diplomat.so) – The United Nations said Tuesday, April 22, that incidents of violence in the Gaza Strip increased sharply during the past week, marking the highest level recorded since the ceasefire took effect in October.
U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump: Iran Losing Millions Amid Hormuz Pressure

22/04/2026 - 16:26:46
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday, April 22, claimed that Iran is experiencing severe financial strain linked to disruptions affecting the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the country is under growing economic pressure, liquidity shortages, and operational…
Close-up image of US dollar banknotes symbolizing global currency flows and financial policy measures.

US Halts Dollar Shipments, Freezes Iraq Security Aid

22/04/2026 - 13:58:52
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – US Department of the Treasury suspended cash dollar shipments to Iraq and froze parts of security cooperation with Iraqi armed forces on Wednesday, April 22, amid efforts to pressure Baghdad to dismantle Iran-backed militias.
Cargo vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions disrupt one of the world's most critical energy shipping routes.

U.S. Seizes Iranian-Linked Vessel as Strait Traffic Drops

22/04/2026 - 12:39:53
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday, April 21, that U.S. forces intercepted a vessel suspected of carrying sensitive cargo near Iran, as maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz sharply declined amid escalating tensions.
US Vice President JD Vance.

Uncertainty Deepens Over US-Iran Talks as Vance Visit Delayed

22/04/2026 - 12:13:44
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - The White House confirmed that U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance delayed his planned visit to Pakistan on Tuesday, April 21, amid Tehran's failure to respond to American proposals for resuming a second round of negotiations in Islamabad.
Mahan Air

US, EU Expand Sanctions on Iran Over Strait Crisis

22/04/2026 - 11:51:12
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - The United States Department of State announced on Tuesday, April 21, sanctions targeting eight individuals, four entities, and Iran-linked airline Mahan Air for supporting Tehran's drone and ballistic missile programs.
US President Donald Trump

Trump Revives 'Nuclear Dust' Term in Iran Remarks

22/04/2026 - 04:25:21
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - President Donald Trump described Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles as "nuclear dust" in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, following U.S. strike assessments from Washington, amid ongoing nuclear policy discussions.
Delegations from Israel and Lebanon attend the first round of US-mediated talks at the State Department in Washington.

US Facilitates Rare Second Round Israel-Lebanon Talks

22/04/2026 - 01:31:49
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - United States Department of State is hosting representatives from Israel and Lebanon on Thursday, April 23, in Washington for renewed talks aimed at reinforcing a fragile ceasefire agreement and advancing direct diplomatic engagement between the two countries, a senior…
Prime Minister Mark Carney

Carney Warns U.S. Trade Shift Threatens Canada Economy

21/04/2026 - 22:17:42
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Ottawa (Diplomat.so) - Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada said in a video address released Sunday, April 19, that Canada's economic dependence on the United States has become a strategic vulnerability requiring urgent adjustment.
U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump Sends US Delegation to Pakistan for Iran Talks

20/04/2026 - 05:05:37
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – US President Donald Trumo said on Sunday, in Washington, D.C., that a US delegation will travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, to continue negotiations with Iran, amid rising regional tensions and reported maritime incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walking together during a diplomatic engagement.

US and Israel Raise Military Readiness Over Iran

20/04/2026 - 03:15:05
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. President Donald Trump defended Israel as a "great ally" of the United States in a post on Truth Social on Sunday, amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and stalled diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Iranian delegation participated in Pakistan-hosted talks with U.S. officials, engaging in diplomatic discussions aimed at advancing negotiations and easing regional tensions.

Iran drone strategy strains US missile defense costs

19/04/2026 - 05:07:01
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – United States and Iranian officials engaged in high-stakes negotiations and military posturing across Washington and Tehran on Sunday, amid escalating costs and Hormuz tensions crisis developments today.
Shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz appear closed amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran and rising disruptions to regional maritime traffic.

Israel raises alert over Iran US tensions in Hormuz

19/04/2026 - 04:27:47
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday, that its forces have imposed a maritime blockade on vessels to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas, as regional naval operations intensify across the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters amid rising Iran–U.S.…
A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer conducts maritime patrol operations in international waters, projecting presence and monitoring strategic sea lanes amid heightened regional tensions.

US-Iran tensions rise as Gulf shipping disrupted

19/04/2026 - 03:49:54
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday, that American naval forces, including the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney, have intensified patrol operations in waters near the Strait of Hormuz to support what it described as ongoing maritime containment…